Best things to do in Toronto
The top 3 according to 1,211 votes from people: CN Tower · Royal Ontario Museum · Casa Loma. (Updated Jul 30, 2025.)
The Toronto attractions that U.S. News, TripAdvisor and locals rate highest, from the CN Tower to the Islands and the markets.
Top 10
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CN Tower
553 m tower, the world's tallest free-standing structure for over 30 years, with a glass floor and the EdgeWalk.
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Royal Ontario Museum
Canada's largest museum (1914), with dinosaurs and Daniel Libeskind's crystal extension.
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Casa Loma
Gothic Revival castle built by Sir Henry Pellatt between 1911 and 1914, with secret passages and gardens.
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Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
Aquarium at the foot of the CN Tower with a moving walkway through a shark tunnel.
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Toronto Islands
Car-free islands a short ferry ride away, with beaches and the best skyline view.
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St. Lawrence Market
Historic food market since 1803, famous for the peameal bacon sandwich.
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Distillery District
Pedestrian Victorian industrial village with galleries, cafés and a winter Christmas market.
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Art Gallery of Ontario
Frank Gehry-redesigned gallery with the largest Canadian art collection and Group of Seven works.
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Kensington Market
Bohemian neighbourhood of vintage shops and global street food.
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Hockey Hall of Fame
Museum of ice hockey where you can see the original Stanley Cup.
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High Park
Toronto's largest public park, famous for its cherry blossoms in spring.
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Niagara Falls (day trip)
About 90 minutes' drive away, with Horseshoe Falls seen from the Niagara City Cruises boats.
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Comments (4)
Toronto Islands by ferry for the skyline view, best photo spot.
St. Lawrence Market peameal bacon sandwich, a must.
Casa Loma is a real castle in the middle of the city, so fun.
Toronto Islands by ferry for the skyline view, best photo spot in the city